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Laurel Parc seeks an effective Wellness Coordinator to help oversee our Wellness Center and related activities for our residents. This energetic and motivated team member will leadexercise classes, personal trainings and performinitial consultations for our community while conductingexercise evaluations for individual and group exercise programs. This individual will also be a supervisor to our activities assistants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Identifies residents who may benefit from fitness programs.
-Assists residents through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, a-and education in the areas of fitness, weight management, stress reduction, health and risk management and reducing barriers to reaching fitness goals.
-Assess the client's readiness to change, developa Wellness Vision Plan, setgoals, help client identify obstacles and develop strategies to overcome obstacles.
-Provides monthly progress reports to the Director of Residents Experiences relative to the percent participation of each client group in fitness programs and one-on-one personal training.
-Leads exercise classes and maintains personal training program for participating residents.
-Assists with screening and establishes baselines for residents.
-Works closely with therapy contractors in assisting and/or setting up individual fitness programs for residents transitioning out of Physical Therapy. Identifies residents that could benefit from Physical Therapy.
-Maintains and cleans exercise equipment in accordance with policy and reports any concerns to the DRE.
-Maintains adequate supplies.
-Contributes to newsletters and publications when appropriate.
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
-High school or GED required. Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology or related field a plus!
-A minimum of ONE-year experience in exercise program implementation. Experience workingwith older adult populations preferred.
-Experience in personal physical training required.
-Current CPR/First Aid certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
-Ability to create, organize and implement fitness programs.
-Ability to work well with older adults and staff.
-Possess advanced working knowledge of Microsoft office suite programs.
-Regular, dependable and reliable attendance.
-Excellent English communications skills both verbal and written.
-Comfortable in performing classes in front of group or personal training.
Benefits
-Optional Medical, Dental, Vision after 60 days
-Free Disability and Life Insurance
-Generous PTO provided
-401k retirement program to help with your future
-FREE athletic club membership for employee & family
-FREE Employee Assistance Program providing counseling, financial and legal assistance
-15% discounted housing (West Parc & South Parc)
-Discounts on food and drink from Bethany Athletic Club Bistro & Laurel Parc Dining Room
The Central Bethany company, owner and management company of Laurel Parc,is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Central Bethany does business. Successful candidates must pass a background check.
